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56403739 (banned)
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Naples, FL

56403739 (banned)

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Spectrum squatter

"so much spectrum that we decided to do tests so in case we have multi-modal phones with other air interfaces"

If they have that much fallow spectrum laying around maybe it's time for the FCC to start taking it back and giving it to companies who will actually use it to provide service.

FFH5
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Tavistock NJ

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said by 56403739:

"so much spectrum that we decided to do tests so in case we have multi-modal phones with other air interfaces"

If they have that much fallow spectrum laying around maybe it's time for the FCC to start taking it back and giving it to companies who will actually use it to provide service.
Then the FCC would have to pay back the money that was collected when the FCC leased them the spectrum. Given the state of the treasury, how likely is that scenario?
DarnellP
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Las Vegas, NV

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said by 56403739:

"so much spectrum that we decided to do tests so in case we have multi-modal phones with other air interfaces"

If they have that much fallow spectrum laying around maybe it's time for the FCC to start taking it back and giving it to companies who will actually use it to provide service.
In that case, they need to take back spectrum from at&t and verizon first as they are notorious spectrum squatters.
56403739 (banned)
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said by FFH5:

Then the FCC would have to pay back the money that was collected when the FCC leased them the spectrum
Actually, no they don't. There are time limits on how long they can let it lay fallow before they lose the license. If the licensee does not implement service they lose the spectrum with no recourse. Read the rules.